Lottie Jones thought her crimes were behind her.
Decades earlier, she changed her identity and tucked herself away in a small town. Her most exciting nights are the weekly bingo games at the local church and gossiping with her friends.
When investigative journalist Plum Dixon shows up on her doorstep asking questions about Lottie’s past and specifically her involvement with numerous unsolved cases, well, Lottie just can’t have that.
But getting away with murder is hard enough when you’re young. And when Lottie receives another annoying knock on the door, she realizes this crime might just be the death of her…
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What a wild ride!
I have been hearing about Too Old For This since it came out last year. The cover and title are what captured my attention first; as a reader, they make you curious about the story. I would have read it sooner, but my library had a long wait list, and I just recently got the book. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but based on the synopsis and the cover, I had a feeling that I would enjoy this book. Too Old For This was a thrilling ride from start to end. It was one of those books that is hard to put down once you start reading it. What I liked about this one is that it was told from the perspective of a serial killer. I haven’t read many books that were told from a killer’s perspective, which gives the reader a different view.
Even though I felt like I shouldn’t have, I found myself rooting for Lottie all the way through the book. My eyes were glued to the pages; I wanted to find out what happened to Lottie next. Most of all, I was curious to see if anyone would figure out. I loved Lottie; this was a unique spin on a serial killer; unlike any other thriller story I've read before. Considering Lottie's profession, she's not the kind of character that you should like, but I did, and I felt a connection to her. Part of me wishes this book were a series, because I am curious to see what comes next, especially after that ending.
There is so much more that I wish I could say about this book. It’s been a couple of days since I finished it, and I still cannot get this story out of my mind. I’m eager to check out Samanatha Downing’s other works now. I would highly recommend this book to any thriller fans. Be ready for a thrilling ride!
